Thursday Lunch with Jeff Hill AG7FQ
For anyone interested, we're having lunch this Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at Abby's Pizza at 11am.
Abby's Pizza: 1919 Austin St, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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Wes,
We were there.? :)? Sorry we missed you.
Hope to see you at and next club meeting (June 28th).? I'll send out a Field Day email shortly.
There is room for improvement.? We'll get there.?
Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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On 2023-05-29 12:24, Wes Owen, W1WTO via groups.io wrote:
Charlie,
I saw the trailer tucked behind the CERT @ SAR folks, but the few times I walked by I did not see anyone around to chat with.? ?I would have to agree the location was definitely not ideal.
Live, learn and move forward to improve things for the next public event.? ?
I personally didn't know anything about needing volunteers for the event.? But this is my own fault as I am not active in the meetings and rarely look at this platform for information.? I plan to change this and participate as I can.
?You have some great ideas, I think the big screen would do a great job of attracting people as there curiosity would likely get the best of them.
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Wes Owen / W1WTO
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Charlie,
I saw the trailer tucked behind the CERT @ SAR folks, but the few times I walked by I did not see anyone around to chat with.? ?I would have to agree the location was definitely not ideal.
Live, learn and move forward to improve things for the next public event.? ?
I personally didn't know anything about needing volunteers for the event.? But this is my own fault as I am not active in the meetings and rarely look at this platform for information.? I plan to change this and participate as I can.
?You have some great ideas, I think the big screen would do a great job of attracting people as there curiosity would likely get the best of them.
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Wes Owen / W1WTO
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Bill,
Great seeing you Saturday.? Thank you for stopping by and hanging out for a bit.
The location and setup wasn't ideal but we did see a little traffic and even got a couple people on the radio (10m).? Thanks to Eric W6HIH for being on the other side for those interactions.? :)
Terry/KA6DNO was there and instrumental as well.? I think you probably missed him when he snuck out for a bit to run home.
Turns out, we were actually in the wrong spot.? We were supposed to be in a somewhat larger space just across from where we were.? That would have been much better for public interaction.
Volunteers are key as well.? We need more than just 2 or 3 people there.? It takes people to setup, reach out to the public (stand out there and interact or draw people in), run radios, monitor equipment, safety, etc..
I'm not sure if the club has done events like this in the past.? In the couple years I've been a member, the primary focus has been on Field Day, Rim Run and the Snowflake parade so this was something "new" for us.? Aside from Field Day, these events are more in support of an event versus promoting amateur radio.? Yes, every event should be an opportunity for promotion but I'm not sure it's been that way nor are we really setup for that.? Even the Field Day location can be a challenge to draw people since it's a bit out of the way.? This is something that's been discussed but no changes have been made.? Something we need to consider with a location is the RF conditions (interference/noise), access, grounding, overhead utilities, etc..
One of the things we've talked about within the club leadership is getting the marketing collateral put together so we can hand out flyers and have better outward facing signage and such.? Seeing some of what CERT and SAR have was super helpful.? I'm sure the ARRL has some flyer information we can have printed.? We can also make some club flyers.? Coming up with some giveaway SWAG like pens or notepads or something would be nice as well.
I'd like to see us have a couple pop-up tents and some folding tables (think 4'x8' plastic) to setup gear and facilitate better interaction with the public.? The pop-up tent would have our logo, website and club name on it.? Some with a banner or two.
A bit of a bigger ask would be a couple large screens that are viewable in daylight conditions.? Something we could put a band scope/SDR onto or maybe a satellite tracker or something.? Something with a "WOW" factor.
Having club members out there to help with guaranteed contacts is helpful as well.? As we all know, calling CQ and band conditions can sometimes make contacts take a bit.? Having near instant contacts pre-arranged can be very helpful and impresses people a bit more.? That takes good volunteers and coordination.
Overall, it was a good experience and showed us where some deficiencies are.
Again, great to see to you Saturday.? Hope to see you at Field Day and club meetings.
Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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On 2023-05-28 17:14, William P Groomer, KA6KBY via groups.io wrote:
I went to the cityfest to volunteer at the trailer.? Our President and Walt were busting butt putting it together.?
But...... I wonder how many guests actually talked with any one or got a demon of what we are about.
The trailer was almost hidden behind other displays. And barracaded by chairs and sun shades from other particpants. Access for pedestrians was almost non existent.? ?
Suggestion, next time we want to show off our equip and skills we fight for a spot with easy access for foot traffic. last resort, signs to a foot path and infor sign saying what we offering.
Bill KA6KBY
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William P Groomer, KA6KBY
I went to the cityfest to volunteer at the trailer.? Our President and Walt were busting butt putting it together.?
But...... I wonder how many guests actually talked with any one or got a demon of what we are about.
The trailer was almost hidden behind other displays. And barracaded by chairs and sun shades from other particpants. Access for pedestrians was almost non existent.? ?
Suggestion, next time we want to show off our equip and skills we fight for a spot with easy access for foot traffic. last resort, signs to a foot path and infor sign saying what we offering.
Bill KA6KBY
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Sorry guys, the desk is now GONE!!? ?You snooze you?lose:-)
73,
Jim WO7V
- "Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes" - Edsger Dijkstra
On Fri, May 19, 2023 at 9:45?AM Jim English, WO7V via <jamesdenglish= [email protected]> wrote: Hello Everybody,
Recently?the club was given the radios from the estate of a local silent key.? Dean Rice, K6JNY.? Well, part of the task was cleaning out a storage unit near the airport.? Among the treasures was a roll-top desk which we have decided to just give away.? So if you are?interested just let me know (email me direct? WO7V@...)? and I will save it for you.? Also when it is spoken for I will post that information in this forum.? In a pinch, we can help with delivery.? ?The desk is unique in that it is designed to hold a computer and keyboard although the space available for a monitor is limited.? It does need a little?work but since the price is right who can be picky?? Here are a few pictures
73,
Jim WO7V
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Re: 5GHz Data Link from Hamaker to Hogback
On Sat, May 27, 2023 at 10:15 AM, Charles Boening / K7AKT wrote:
https://w7vw.org/5ghz-link-hamaker-to-hogback/
Way cool!? Thank you, Charlie, Chuck, Jeff, Jon and Terry, If I missed someone, my apology. ? -- 73 | Cyndi | KK7AZD | Chiloquin by Agency Lake HH 6100001191 | HOIP 100097
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Re: 5GHz Data Link from Hamaker to Hogback
Great work!? Michael Pearson
KJ7VXX
??? On Sat, May 27, 2023, 10:15 AM Charles Boening / K7AKT via <charlie= [email protected]> wrote:
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On 5/26/2023, we were able to install the loaner test equipment and prove the data link from Hamaker to Hogback.
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More info here with pictures.
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Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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5GHz Data Link from Hamaker to Hogback
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On 5/26/2023, we were able to install the loaner test equipment and prove the data link from Hamaker to Hogback.
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More info here with pictures.
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Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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Re: Looking for help to mow my grass.
Krisy,
I need to come back and finish hanging your antenna coax.? I also need to drill a hole in the bottom of the pipe for drainage.? If I can get my mower going I'll bring it and mow for you.? If not, I can at least bring my gas string trimmer and hit it with that.
How big of a time crunch are you in?? I probably won't be able to make it until Sunday or Monday.? Maybe slip a day or two depending.? I'm off next week so I'll try to make it.? Do you care what time?? Do you need notice or can I just show up and get it done?
Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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On 2023-05-23 20:15, Kristyanna "Krisy" Virgona, N6KV wrote:
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There is a service mentors . Try them they help seniors . I'll check into others as well?
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM Kristyanna "Krisy" Virgona, N6KV < screamingtut@...> wrote:
Hey All,?
I'm looking for someone to mow the grass in my yard. I am almost 70, & cannot afford to pay someone anymore. The person who has done it before has been charging me $70-80 every time & I understand that this year his price is going up to $100. I live just on my SS income & after paying my mortgage, space rent & water, plus utilities, my monthly medication bills, & all my credit cards, I do not have much left.?I just have enough to put some gas in my car &? keeping a few $$ in my wallet. I have to use my credit cards to buy food for me and my Therpy cats. Plus, I am not physically able to do it. I just had Back Surgery last Monday (5/15) & I am just now barely getting around without my back hurting. Also, if anyone knows a person or people who donate their time to help the elderly do the work. I do not have a mower, but I got a Battery-Operated Weed Wacker and Leaf Blower.? You can Text me at 530-859-2530.?
Thanks All,
Krisy - N6KV
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Colleen Welsch , GRI,PSA,, e-PRO,MRP,SFR
Advanced Agent Group at Bold Realty
541-591-9467
928 Klamath Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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Re: Looking for help to mow my grass.
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There is a service mentors . Try them they help seniors . I’ll check into others as well? On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM Kristyanna "Krisy" Virgona, N6KV < screamingtut@...> wrote: Hey All,?
I'm looking for someone to mow the grass in my yard. I am almost 70, & cannot afford to pay someone anymore. The person who has done it before has been charging me $70-80 every time & I understand that this year his price is going up to $100. I live just on my SS income & after paying my mortgage, space rent & water, plus utilities, my monthly medication bills, & all my credit cards, I do not have much left.?I just have enough to put some gas in my car &? keeping a few $$ in my wallet. I have to use my credit cards to buy food for me and my Therpy cats. Plus, I am not physically able to do it. I just had Back Surgery last Monday (5/15) & I am just now barely getting around without my back hurting. Also, if anyone knows a person or people who donate their time to help the elderly do the work. I do not have a mower, but I got a Battery-Operated Weed Wacker and Leaf Blower.? You can Text me at 530-859-2530.?
Thanks All,
Krisy - N6KV
Colleen Welsch , GRI,PSA,, e-PRO,MRP,SFR
Advanced Agent Group at Bold Realty
541-591-9467
928 Klamath Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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Re: Looking for help to mow my grass.
There is a service mentors . Try them they help seniors . I’ll check into others as well?
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM Kristyanna "Krisy" Virgona, N6KV < screamingtut@...> wrote: Hey All,?
I'm looking for someone to mow the grass in my yard. I am almost 70, & cannot afford to pay someone anymore. The person who has done it before has been charging me $70-80 every time & I understand that this year his price is going up to $100. I live just on my SS income & after paying my mortgage, space rent & water, plus utilities, my monthly medication bills, & all my credit cards, I do not have much left.?I just have enough to put some gas in my car &? keeping a few $$ in my wallet. I have to use my credit cards to buy food for me and my Therpy cats. Plus, I am not physically able to do it. I just had Back Surgery last Monday (5/15) & I am just now barely getting around without my back hurting. Also, if anyone knows a person or people who donate their time to help the elderly do the work. I do not have a mower, but I got a Battery-Operated Weed Wacker and Leaf Blower.? You can Text me at 530-859-2530.?
Thanks All,
Krisy - N6KV
-- Colleen Welsch , GRI,PSA,, e-PRO,MRP,SFR
Advanced Agent Group at Bold Realty
541-591-9467
928 Klamath Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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Re: Looking for help to mow my grass.
Bill,?
My problem is that I cannot afford to pay anybody there is not enough money in my account after all is paid out. I have an average of $50 buck left in the account at the end?of the month. I have been using my credit cards to pay a lot of my bills I've cut out several of my streaming services like my Netflix account. I am home 99% of the time only going out when I have to.
thanks anyway for the info.
Krisy de N6KV
On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 5:12?PM William P Groomer, KA6KBY via <wildffr= [email protected]> wrote:
Wow Cristy I'm in same boat, pretty much in power chair. I'm looking for house cleaner. ?I'm in Sprague River area, there is couple of kids around here that do yard work $12 / hr. they get a lot done in hour or two. I'll ask if they interested in driving in to KFLS. Bill KA6KBY
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On Monday, May 22, 2023, 04:00:42 PM PDT, Kristyanna "Krisy" Virgona, N6KV < screamingtut@...> wrote:
Hey All,?
I'm looking for someone to mow the grass in my yard. I am almost 70, & cannot afford to pay someone anymore. The person who has done it before has been charging me $70-80 every time & I understand that this year his price is going up to $100. I live just on my SS income & after paying my mortgage, space rent & water, plus utilities, my monthly medication bills, & all my credit cards, I do not have much left.?I just have enough to put some gas in my car &? keeping a few $$ in my wallet. I have to use my credit cards to buy food for me and my Therpy cats. Plus, I am not physically able to do it. I just had Back Surgery last Monday (5/15) & I am just now barely getting around without my back hurting. Also, if anyone knows a person or people who donate their time to help the elderly do the work. I do not have a mower, but I got a Battery-Operated Weed Wacker and Leaf Blower.? You can Text me at 530-859-2530.?
Thanks All,
Krisy - N6KV
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"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul?remains?unawakened" - Anatole France ? ? “The things you see out of the corners of your eye
are the most important” - Hank Virgona
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Dragons for?you're crunchy and?taste good with ketchup!?"??
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Re: Looking for help to mow my grass.
William P Groomer, KA6KBY
Wow Cristy I'm in same boat, pretty much in power chair. I'm looking for house cleaner. ?I'm in Sprague River area, there is couple of kids around here that do yard work $12 / hr. they get a lot done in hour or two. I'll ask if they interested in driving in to KFLS. Bill KA6KBY
73
On Monday, May 22, 2023, 04:00:42 PM PDT, Kristyanna "Krisy" Virgona, N6KV <screamingtut@...> wrote:
Hey All,?
I'm looking for someone to mow the grass in my yard. I am almost 70, & cannot afford to pay someone anymore. The person who has done it before has been charging me $70-80 every time & I understand that this year his price is going up to $100. I live just on my SS income & after paying my mortgage, space rent & water, plus utilities, my monthly medication bills, & all my credit cards, I do not have much left.?I just have enough to put some gas in my car &? keeping a few $$ in my wallet. I have to use my credit cards to buy food for me and my Therpy cats. Plus, I am not physically able to do it. I just had Back Surgery last Monday (5/15) & I am just now barely getting around without my back hurting. Also, if anyone knows a person or people who donate their time to help the elderly do the work. I do not have a mower, but I got a Battery-Operated Weed Wacker and Leaf Blower.? You can Text me at 530-859-2530.?
Thanks All,
Krisy - N6KV
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Looking for help to mow my grass.
Hey All,?
I'm looking for someone to mow the grass in my yard. I am almost 70, & cannot afford to pay someone anymore. The person who has done it before has been charging me $70-80 every time & I understand that this year his price is going up to $100. I live just on my SS income & after paying my mortgage, space rent & water, plus utilities, my monthly medication bills, & all my credit cards, I do not have much left.?I just have enough to put some gas in my car &? keeping a few $$ in my wallet. I have to use my credit cards to buy food for me and my Therpy cats. Plus, I am not physically able to do it. I just had Back Surgery last Monday (5/15) & I am just now barely getting around without my back hurting. Also, if anyone knows a person or people who donate their time to help the elderly do the work. I do not have a mower, but I got a Battery-Operated Weed Wacker and Leaf Blower.? You can Text me at 530-859-2530.?
Thanks All,
Krisy - N6KV
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CityFest Volunteers for May 27th
Happy Saturday!
Is there anyone who would like to volunteer to man the club trailer and talk to people at City Fest next weekend?? Show up about 1pm and setup the trailer and some radios then have fun talking to kids and families.
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We would need someone to assist with the trailer.? I don't think my Jeep would pull it.? :)
CityFest, Saturday, May 27th, at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. ?Part of the event will feature a Family Fun Zone, with a variety of family friendly, kid-focused, free activities. ?We have volleyball, a petting zoo, light saber fencing, and face painting to name a few. ?I have been referred to the HAM Radio Club regarding participation. ?Is this something that your club or any members have interest in joining? ?We would love to have some kind of Radio Club activity, for children to come and see demonstrations and perhaps even get a chance to participate in some using the radios and learn how they work. ?The Family Fun Zone part of the event runs from 2pm—6pm, and we can provide tents, tables, chairs, power, etc... and you could provide all your own equipment, volunteers, and most importantly... the FUN.
Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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Hello everyone!
Jim, my mom, KI6ZAI, would love to have that at her new place here in town if it's stil available?
Thank you so much!
73, Erik KD6RRR
Hello Everybody,
Recently?the club was given the radios from the estate of a local silent key.? Dean Rice, K6JNY.? Well, part of the task was cleaning out a storage unit near the airport.? Among the treasures was a roll-top desk which we have decided to just give away.? So if you are?interested just let me know (email me direct? WO7V@...)? and I will save it for you.? Also when it is spoken for I will post that information in this forum.? In a pinch, we can help with delivery.? ?The desk is unique in that it is designed to hold a computer and keyboard although the space available for a monitor is limited.? It does need a little?work but since the price is right who can be picky?? Here are a few pictures
73,
Jim WO7V
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Hello Everybody,
Recently?the club was given the radios from the estate of a local silent key.? Dean Rice, K6JNY.? Well, part of the task was cleaning out a storage unit near the airport.? Among the treasures was a roll-top desk which we have decided to just give away.? So if you are?interested just let me know (email me direct? WO7V@...)? and I will save it for you.? Also when it is spoken for I will post that information in this forum.? In a pinch, we can help with delivery.? ?The desk is unique in that it is designed to hold a computer and keyboard although the space available for a monitor is limited.? It does need a little?work but since the price is right who can be picky?? Here are a few pictures
73,
Jim WO7V
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Educational Video on Valves (Vaccuum Tubes)
https://youtu.be/FU_YFpfDqqA
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Wes Owen, W1WTO
Kristyanna Virgona - N6KV
Erik KD6RRR